A popular Midlands steakhouse was forced to cancel Christmas Day bookings for nearly 80 parties after a kitchen extractor fan failure. Families were left scrambling for last-minute alternatives.
A popular Midlands steakhouse cancelled Christmas Day bookings for nearly 80 parties due to a kitchen fault. Families were left scrambling for alternatives after last-minute notice.
Saiful Islam led police on a dangerous 100mph pursuit in Birmingham, driving on the wrong carriageway. He has been jailed for 16 months. Read the full story.
A 28-year-old man has been charged after a hit-and-run collision on Goldthorn Hill left a woman in her 50s in hospital. Read the latest from West Midlands Police.
A teenage girl has been sentenced after a friend suffered a fractured skull and permanent brain damage falling from a car she drove. Read the full court report.
Muazzam Luqman, 22, was sentenced to six years for causing death by dangerous driving after hitting a woman at over 70mph in a 40mph zone. Read the full report.
A disqualified driver who led police on a terrifying 70mph chase through residential streets and rammed a police car has been jailed. Read the full story and sentencing details.
A 28-year-old man is in custody after a hit-and-run collision on Goldthorn Hill, Wolverhampton. The pedestrian, a woman in her 50s, remains in a stable condition in hospital. Police appeal for witnesses.
A two-year-old boy from London has died after a stationary car was struck on the A1 in Cambridgeshire. A 64-year-old man has been arrested. Police appeal for witnesses.
Two women, aged 57 and 59, died after being hit by a VW Polo on Smithills Dean Road, Bolton. A 19-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Police appeal for witnesses.
Two women, aged 57 and 59, died at the scene of a crash on Smithills Dean Road, Bolton. A 19-year-old driver has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Police appeal for witnesses.
Islington Council issues a final warning to e-bike hire firms Lime and Forest over dangerous parking and noise. Could shared e-bikes be banned? Read the latest.
A 52-year-old driver from Rugby was fined and given nine penalty points after a dangerous overtake was captured on dash-cam. Warwickshire Police urge the public to submit footage via Operation Snap.
Peter O'Neil, 41, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for a dangerous chase in Walsall where he rammed a police car four times. Read the full details of the shocking incident and police response.
A new crime severity list ranks Birmingham as the 6th most dangerous area in Britain for violent crime. See where your town ranks and get the latest crime news.
Police in Staffordshire stopped a disqualified Audi driver who had accumulated a staggering 87 penalty points on their licence. Read the shocking details of the incident.
Makyle Taggart sentenced to over 13 years for killing 71-year-old Wynford Griffiths in Stechford while drunk and speeding. Victim's sister speaks of enduring trauma.
Daniel Langford, 34, overtook a police car while rushing to his ex-partner's home. He admitted dangerous driving and was given a community order and a driving ban. Read the full story.
Makyle Taggart was doing over 80mph in a 30mph zone while drunk and on his way to sell cocaine when he killed 71-year-old Wynford Griffiths. Read the full court report.
A driver faces multiple charges after a collision on Soho Road, Handsworth, left a pedestrian dead and a woman seriously injured. Police appeal for witnesses.
Two men sentenced after a dangerous police pursuit in West Bromwich ends with the recovery of a revolver, ammunition, and Class A drugs. Read the full details of the reckless chase.
New crime severity scores rank UK towns and cities. See where Birmingham, Nottingham, and other Midlands areas place on the national list of most dangerous places.
Two men are behind bars after a police pursuit in Sandwell ended with the recovery of a firearm and Class A drugs. Read the full details of the court sentencing.
A 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a collision on Soho Road, Birmingham, which killed a 54-year-old man. Police are appealing for witnesses.
A 23-year-old man faces driving charges after a police pursuit near St. Andrew's. The incident occurred during a match as part of a targeted vehicle crime operation.
The DVSA has issued a crucial reminder to learner drivers about the '16th fault rule' that could see you fail your test. Learn the key facts about major and minor faults ahead of the Christmas test period.
Motorists fined for reversing on hard shoulder to avoid A2 crash delays. Police warn of £100 penalty and points. Learn the law to stay safe.
Thousands of motorists in England are due refunds after a technical fault caused speed cameras to activate incorrectly. National Highways has identified 2,650 errors since 2021. Read the full story.
National Highways apologises as a technical fault causes 2,650 incorrect speed camera activations since 2021. Fines to be refunded and points removed. Full details.
The DVSA issues a stark warning to all drivers after MOT testers discover perilous defects, including seatbelts repaired with tape. It's every motorist's duty to ensure vehicle safety.